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A2 TKX

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests44 (37 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.1%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

37 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 113,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,403 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 104,403 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 79,647 miles

both front tyers on limit exhaust corroded general corrosion n/s/r sill badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,145 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,548 miles

underside corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 83,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,151 miles

n/s rear chassie and n/s rear sill corroded both front tyers on limit both front wheels damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 73,637 miles

front floor corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,765 miles

Chips in windscreen zone 'A'

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,209 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded but in within prescribed area

o/s/f steering arm slight play

underside rusty

Fail 23 May 2018 70,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded but in within prescribed area

o/s/f steering arm slight play

underside rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 66,965 miles

both front floors corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,666 miles

Front tyres, tread getting very low lefthand 2mm now

Pass 18 May 2016 61,526 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 59,479 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,675 miles

n/s front floor corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 57,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front floor corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,476 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both o/s and n/s front floor corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,907 miles

both o/s and n/s front floor corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,057 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,008 miles

discs poo front pads low both front tyers low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,076 miles

both front tyers lowe both front floors corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 51,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyers lowe both front floors corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,988 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 41,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,482 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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A2 TKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 TKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 TKX registered?

A2 TKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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